[CANCELLED] Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Wilkes, NC
SENT: 2026-07-20T15:01:00-04:00

Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 3:01PM EDT until July 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following county, Wilkes.

* WHEN…Until 600 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
– This includes the following streams and drainages…
Elkin Creek, Grassy Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Cub Creek, East
Prong Roaring River, Big Bugaboo Creek, Cane Creek, Camp
Branch and Bee Tree Branch.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
North Wilkesboro… Elkin…
Wilkesboro… Ronda…
Traphill… Roaring River…
Dockery…
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T18:00:00-04:00

⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Blacksburg VA.